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    BIOS Upgrade 2.03 - 2.06

    Discussion in 'Acer' started by joarfeve, Jan 21, 2010.

  1. joarfeve

    joarfeve Notebook Enthusiast

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    I just look at acer support and is listed that last BIOS version for my Acer (4736 :D ) is 2.06 (Dec 14th) and mine is 2.03 (Oct 27th). Someone has already tried this upgrade? :confused:
     
    joarfeve, Jan 21, 2010
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  2. Simpler=Better

    Simpler=Better Notebook Consultant

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    FWIW when I upgraded my Aspire One's BIOS (To gain support for my broadcom HD card) the new version had a nice bug in it that prevents me from even getting a POST screen. If it's not broken......

    YMMV
     
    Simpler=Better, Jan 21, 2010
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  3. joarfeve

    joarfeve Notebook Enthusiast

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    Sorry :( to read that "Simpler=Better"... that is the reason I`m asking about this upgrade. I want to be 100% sure...
     
    joarfeve, Jan 21, 2010
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  4. TehSuigi

    TehSuigi Notebook Virtuoso

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    BIOS updates are inherently dangerous, because you're dealing with the most basic parts of your computer. If something goes wrong with a Windows install, you can always do it over. If a BIOS update goes wrong, your system gets bricked.

    Unless there is something wrong with your system, don't upgrade your BIOS!

    EDIT: Post 2700 woot woot.
     
    TehSuigi, Jan 21, 2010
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  5. weinter

    weinter /dev/null

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    Actually I disagree.
    If the manufacturer provides good firmware yes you don't need to upgrade it as consistently BUT it is Acer...
     
    weinter, Jan 21, 2010
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